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Line Magnetic LM Audio

Tone Imports is now distributing this brand as a lower priced alternative to Shindo and Leben. I would be curious to hear of direct in-home or audition experience with this line of electronics.
truemaineiac
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nbh13
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@dbarger That is a strong testimonial. I was interested in their single ended EL84 as an alternative to the Almarro 205. Wound up with a second hand Almarro but would be very interested to hear a comparison of each, well as LM products with other similar products.
mikirob
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Here is another amp I am interested in...I hope we get some more feedback soon. I believe everyone can trust Tone Imports as well as their clients that generally only sell stellar product and are reputed to be top-notch dealers with tons of personal customer service.
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truemaineiac OP
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Dbarger, the shindo I now have does some amazing tricks, incredible DEPTH of soundstage, imaging, and an uncanny presence and relationship among the notes. I am guessing that the auriges-massetto-montille may have had a similar (but better) signature. I hate to ask, but in a direct comparison does the LM deliver in similar, better, or not quite as good as the shindo with respect to those attributes.

I thought someone on here mentioned Luxman (maybe in the Leben 300/600 thread) but that seems to be underpowered at 12W.
dbarger
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Not sure which Shindo you have, but obviously there is something missing for you to be still looking for an amp. Every amp is different. I sold my Shindo gear about 10 months ago, and hate to compare the two with so much time passed. That said, I think the LM amp does very well in the areas you mentioned, and is also very captivating to listen to.
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truemaineiac OP
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I have a shindo apetite integrated and it is just a tad underpowered for my devore fidelity silverbacks.
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